Latest content added for Digital Library Collection: Congressional Research Service Reportshttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/CRSR/browse/?fq=str_year:2004&fq=untl_decade:2000-2009&display=list2016-08-07T13:31:21-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing Digital Library Collection: Congressional Research Service ReportsUnemployment Benefits: Legislative Issues in the 108th Congress2016-08-07T13:31:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855914/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855914/"><img alt="Unemployment Benefits: Legislative Issues in the 108th Congress" title="Unemployment Benefits: Legislative Issues in the 108th Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855914/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the federal-state unemployment compensation (UC) system, which pays benefits to covered workers who become involuntarily unemployed for economic reasons and meet state-established eligibility rules.</p>Appropriations for FY2005: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs2016-08-07T13:31:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855927/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855927/"><img alt="Appropriations for FY2005: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs" title="Appropriations for FY2005: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855927/small/"/></a></p><p>This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year, related to foreign operations, export financing and other programs. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Foreign Operations. It summarizes the status of the bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related congressional activity, and is updated as events warrant.</p>Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 108th Congress2016-08-07T13:31:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855939/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855939/"><img alt="Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 108th Congress" title="Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 108th Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855939/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses one major element of the energy debate in the 108th Congress, which has been whether to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in northeastern Alaska, and if so, under what conditions, or whether to continue to prohibit development to protect the area's biological resources. The Refuge is an area rich in fauna, flora, and commercial oil potential. Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge.</p>Background and Legal Issues Related to Stem Cell Research2016-08-07T13:31:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855943/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855943/"><img alt="Background and Legal Issues Related to Stem Cell Research" title="Background and Legal Issues Related to Stem Cell Research" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855943/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses issues regarding stem cell research. With certain restrictions, the President has announced that federal funds may be used to conduct research on human embryonic stem cells. Federal research is limited to "the more than 60" existing stem cell lines that were derived (1) with the informed consent of the donors; (2) from excess embryos created solely for reproductive purposes; and (3) without any financial inducements to the donors. No federal funds will be used for the derivation or use of stem cell lines derived from newly destroyed embryos; the creation of any human embryos for research purposes; or cloning of human embryos for any purposes.</p>Appropriations for FY2005: Interior and Related Agencies2016-08-07T13:31:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855944/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855944/"><img alt="Appropriations for FY2005: Interior and Related Agencies" title="Appropriations for FY2005: Interior and Related Agencies" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855944/small/"/></a></p><p>This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year, regarding the Department of the Interior and related agencies. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Interior and Related Agencies. It summarizes the status of the bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related congressional activity, and is updated as events warrant.</p>Appropriations for FY2004: Energy and Water Development2016-08-07T13:31:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855946/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855946/"><img alt="Appropriations for FY2004: Energy and Water Development" title="Appropriations for FY2004: Energy and Water Development" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855946/small/"/></a></p><p>This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year, related to energy and water development. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Energy and Water Development. It summarizes the status of the bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related congressional activity, and is updated as events warrant.</p>Stem Cell Research2016-08-07T13:31:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855947/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855947/"><img alt="Stem Cell Research" title="Stem Cell Research" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855947/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides background on the research and potential applications of research that uses embryonic and adult stem cells. It also provides information about the current federal and state regulatory landscape, related Congressional and international actions, and relevant ethical concerns.</p>How to Find Information in a Library and on the Internet2016-08-07T13:31:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855954/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855954/"><img alt="How to Find Information in a Library and on the Internet" title="How to Find Information in a Library and on the Internet" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855954/small/"/></a></p><p>This guide to finding information in libraries and on the Internet has been prepared for constituents who want to learn more about topics that interest them. It includes background directories, current information, reference books, and websites for government, politics, legislation, and other sources. It lists a number of Internet search engines, which can be used at many public libraries. It also suggests guides on how to search, including one for kids.</p>Soil and Water Conservation Issues2016-08-07T13:31:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855728/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855728/"><img alt="Soil and Water Conservation Issues" title="Soil and Water Conservation Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855728/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses soil and water conservation, which were prominent farm policy topics in the 108th Congress as the Administration implemented provisions in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171). This farm bill increased spending and expanded the scope of the conservation effort by reauthorizing and amending most existing conservation programs and enacting new ones through FY2007.</p>Energy Policy: The Continuing Debate and Omnibus Energy Legislation2016-08-07T13:31:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855732/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855732/"><img alt="Energy Policy: The Continuing Debate and Omnibus Energy Legislation" title="Energy Policy: The Continuing Debate and Omnibus Energy Legislation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc855732/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses a variety of issues pertaining to energy policy. It includes information about most recent developments, background and analysis broken down into major categories, and relevant legislation.</p>